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Enoch Burke transferred to Castlerea Prison
The move to the west Roscommon medium security facility took place on Sunday morning.
Mar 3, 2026 13:16
Popular Boyle pub and off licence put up for sale
The property is being offered in two distinct lots, giving potential buyers flexibility depending on how they want to use it.
Mar 3, 2026 13:14
Hopes lessons can be learned over Bord Bia dispute
The IFA have called off their 4 week protest at Bord Bia Headquarters after the board agreed to an independent review.
Mar 3, 2026 13:08
Funding to upgrade Elphin's footpaths
Extra traffic has been going through the town recently, due to the upgrade of the N5 between Ballaghaderreen and Scramogue.
Mar 3, 2026 13:06
Former Athlone hotel to reopen for guest accomodation
It's been closed to the public for over three years, as it was housing Ukrainian refugees.
Mar 3, 2026 13:04
Increase in learner drivers receiving penalty points
It's an increase of 8 per cent from 2024, when 135 drivers were punished.
Mar 3, 2026 13:02
Overcrowding continues at local hospital
The INMO's latest trolley watch report has been published
Mar 3, 2026 13:00
Local customers set for further fuel price surge
The increase follows warnings that petrol, diesel, electricity and home-heating oil could surge further in the wake of US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Mar 3, 2026 12:58
EuroGiant store in Longford town centre closes down
A sign on the Main Street shop says it has ceased to trade and is no longer open to the public.
Mar 3, 2026 12:39
New car sales rise by 11pc in Roscommon this year
There have been just over 500 new car registrations in Roscommon this year, which is up by around 11 per cent on the same time last year.
Mar 3, 2026 11:27
Two men arrested in connection with Longford double stabbing
The violent incident occurred in Teffia Park, where two men sustained significant injuries on February 9th.
Mar 3, 2026 10:33
Almost 60 local Gardaí injured after being assaulted on duty over past 2 years
There were 39 in 2024 and 18 last year.
Mar 3, 2026 07:35
Roscommon County Council spent over half a million on legal fees in 2025
It's an increase of nearly 50% from 2024.
Mar 3, 2026 07:23
IFA ends sit-in protest at Bord Bia HQ after 28 days
The breaking news comes after agreement that a 'governance review' will take place into matters raised by the IFA in recent weeks.
Mar 2, 2026 19:12Shannonside Newsletter
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